CHAH 8th Graders Walk in the Footsteps of History at Morris-Jumel Mansion

The CHAH 8th-grade team recently stepped into history with an exciting day trip to the Morris-Jumel Mansion, just a short walk from their school. As the oldest house in Manhattan, the mansion served as a fascinating gateway to the Revolutionary era. Students explored the very rooms where notable figures like George Washington, Aaron Burr, Anne Northup, and Eliza Jumel once walked—and now CHAH 8th graders can be added to that list!

The mansion, which dates back to 1765, provided students with an up-close look at the history that has shaped the nation. Adding to the excitement, it's the very same mansion that inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda while he wrote the musical "Hamilton." The day was filled with lessons and inspiration as students connected with the past in a truly unique setting!